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“Peyton.” She smiles.
“You remember me from the wedding?” I assume.
“Abel’s told me a lot about you.”
“He has?” I’m sure my shock shows on my face as well as in my tone.
“It’s nice to finally officially meet you. I’m Claudia.”
“Peyton.” I gesture to myself. “But you already knew that.” A nervous laugh escapes my throat.
“I was sorry to hear about your accident. I’m glad to see you’re doing better.”
“I am,” I choke out, my mind reeling.
He’s talked to her since my accident?
He’s talked to her about me???
“Such a scary thing. Did they get the person that hit you?”
“They did. She was distracted on her phone. At least that’s what she told the police. Her court hearing is next week.”
“Well I hope she gets jail time. She deserves it, if you ask me. Young people these days, always glued to their phones all the time. No offense,” she quickly adds as if assessing my age in her head.
“None taken.” I smile.
“Anyway, I’m just glad to see you’re okay. My nephew really cares about you, and between you and me, I didn’t know if I’d ever see that day come again.”
“Well I really care about him,” I tell her, leaving out the fact that I haven’t spoken to him since before the accident.
“I can see that.” She gives me a look I’m not sure I fully understand, then quickly directs back to business mode. “Now, what can I get for you, hon?”
“Well, Abel had me try a burger the last time we were here. I’ve been craving one ever since.”
“I’ll have to pass the message along to my husband that you’re a fan. He’s very proud of that recipe.”
“Well he should be. One of the best burgers I’ve ever had. And I mean that sincerely.”
“So, then a burger?”
“A burger,” I agree. “And while you’re at it, could you throw in some fries and a chocolate milk shake?” I ask, deciding this day is already a wash. Might as well eat my feelings. What else am I going to do with them?
“You got it, hon.” She slides the notepad back into the front of her apron without writing a word on it and turns, heading back toward the kitchen.
